Ep 35. What's My Line? - 1955 - Episode 35

What's My Line? was a popular game show that first aired in the United States in 1950. The show lasted for 17 years, making it one of the longest running game shows in television history. In this particular episode, season 1 episode 35, the panelists of the show – Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, and Dorothy Kilgallen – must attempt to guess the profession of four mystery guests.

Each round of the game features a different mystery guest. The guests are all professionals in various industries, and the panelists must ask yes-or-no questions to try to figure out what the guest does for a living. If the panelists guess correctly, they win the round. If they fail to guess the profession, the guest wins the round.

The first mystery guest on this episode is a man who designs and manufactures metal products. He makes everything from doorknobs to automobile parts. The panelists quickly figure out that he works with metal, and they narrow down their guesses to specific types of metals. Eventually, they correctly guess that he designs and manufactures brass objects, and they win the round.

The second mystery guest is a woman who has a unique and somewhat dangerous job. She works with explosives and her job is to create controlled explosions in construction sites and other areas where buildings need to be demolished. The panelists have a difficult time guessing this profession, but after a few strategic questions, they are able to figure it out and win the round.

The third mystery guest is a man who has a very physical job. He is a professional wrestler, and he spends his days tossing other men around a wrestling ring. The panelists are a bit stumped by this profession, but they eventually figure out that he is involved in some kind of athletic pursuit. With a bit of guidance from the guest, they are able to figure out that he is a wrestler, and they win the round.

The final mystery guest on this episode is a woman who has a very unique profession. She is a dog psychiatrist. The panelists are quite surprised by this job, and they have a difficult time guessing what it entails. They eventually catch on to the fact that she works with animals, but it takes a bit longer to pinpoint exactly what she does. Ultimately, they guess correctly and win the round.

In addition to the mystery guest rounds, the show also features a "mystery guest challenger." This guest is a celebrity, and the panelists must attempt to guess his or her identity by asking yes-or-no questions. In this episode, the mystery guest challenger is James Mason, a popular actor of the time. The panelists are able to guess his identity relatively quickly, and they win the bonus prize.

Overall, this episode of What's My Line? is a classic example of the show's format. The mystery guests are all professionals in unexpected industries, and the panelists must use their wits to figure out their professions. The addition of the mystery guest challenger adds an extra layer of excitement to the show. Even though this episode was filmed over 65 years ago, it still holds up as an entertaining and engaging game show.